(Valentine's Day Poems)
I came across this lovely idea on facebook, then was led to the main website.
I came across this lovely idea on facebook, then was led to the main website.
Here are my contributions to the collection.
My angel, since you died
where shall I find you?
Look in your heart.
11/2/14
I smile at your photo
and your steadfast eyes
gaze back at me, shining.
***
We never kept
Valentine's Day.
All our days were full
of love and roses.
***
'Get yourself some roses'
you'd say, when you
no longer could.
I still do.
***
'His eyes follow you,'
said his son. 'I hope
I someday find
such love.'
***
Attracted
to tall, dark, handsome
I marry short and fair --
our love is beautiful.
***
Horizon-gazing
after you,
I see enormous sky.
What do you see,
looking back?
***
Your black cat and I
wait in this garden for you.
Many memories come.
12/2/14
Though I go to bed alone
you are with me
in memory and dream.
***
Even now, when you're no longer here,
I can't stop having conversations with you.
13/2/14
Valentine's Day
I'll go to town
and choose red roses
as if they came from him.
***
Ghost
I feel a kiss
light on my hair,
as if you still had breath.
***
Anti-Valentine
You think of me that way?
How sweet! But I
don't want your love.
(This is an odd one out, addressed to
a different person from the rest.)
***
February 14
I spend this day
writing poems for you —
sweet as chocolate,
fragrant as roses.
14/2/14
Love! Especially the ones before the Titles--are there 14? I love how each stands alone and together tell a deeper story. I cannot pick a favorite. Powerful! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSusan, thank you for noticing. Unintentional - but yes, there are14; how serendipitous!
DeleteDear Rosemary~
ReplyDeleteYou needn't have make the explanation for the odd one out. Your meaning and intention are completely clear. That heart belongs, now and evermore, to one and only one.
Thanks, Kim. :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful collection, I love it ~ I too am blessed by love so my children are always looking for the same love like mine ~ Have a good weekend ~
ReplyDeleteGrace
I'm glad for you. We are the lucky ones!
DeleteYour loss is something we are all going to experience one day. When I read your words I can feel a little of how it is going to be. It is devastating when your soul mate has to leave but you will always be having those conversations, so in a way he is still with you and there is some comfort in that I expect. Your micro gems are a heartfelt expression of your love for him.
ReplyDeleteThank you for empathising. (I like 'micro gems'!)
DeleteSo lovely, endearing... I especially like Ghost.
ReplyDelete'Ghost
ReplyDeleteI feel a kiss
light on my hair,
as if you still had breath.' ~ my favorite. Thinking of my deceased father... ~ Thanks for stopping by, Rosemary :)xx Blessings!
I do believe that the 'departed' who love us are never far away.
DeleteBeautiful words of love, Rosemary. Deep love continues beyond the grave. I can tell that your beloved is still very much with you and always will be.
ReplyDeleteYes, Mary, I have come to understand this.
DeleteThank you! :)
ReplyDeletelove passes on still sharing... i love to believe that...
ReplyDeleteMe too! *Smile*.
Deletea year round Valentine how precious each memory that remains on the heart. Thanks for sharing your bouquet with us
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting.
Delete(It was actually written over a few days leading up to this year's Valentine's Day.)
Endearing words of love bring memories to a standstill. For it serves to allow one to ponder and enhances the satisfaction of having met the yearnings. Many of your above have this . Great choices Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteHank
Thank you, Hank.
DeleteRosemary, We at 14 Words For Love are so honored that you joined us for the Valentine's Day event. Your poems are lovely. Thanks you for posting these!
ReplyDeleteOh Jodi, many thanks for this sweet comment! I enjoyed being part of it, and feel I gained a great deal by doing so.
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